Amazon: The Thread | 5,000 Jobs | 1M SQFT in Nashville Yards

[fieldmarshaldj]

18 minutes ago, BnaBreaker said:

It isn't the content of the 'joke' so much as it is the fact that it's been running on for like three years now.  lol

Trollin', trollin', trollin'...

[BnaBreaker]

51 minutes ago, Pdt2f said:

A more apt analogy for ParkAve would be that someone you know who has a massive mansion comes to your 2 bedroom home, sees that you're adding another bedroom, and gets mad that your house isn't as quaint as it once was. But I do see your point. I value diversity of thought, so I'm happy that ParkAve is willing to share his opinions on here. 

Diversity of thought is a great thing.  For instance, I find the conversations fruitful when we all have differing opinions as to the makeup and qualities of a certain development.  Park Ave, however, seems to be completely anti-development, which she is perfectly free to think, but it just doesn't make sense to be expressing those thoughts on a development forum.  It'd be like a vegan joining a barbecue message board and posting nothing but rambling soliloquies about their disdain for carnivores.  haha

[mbjjbbb]

Another article recommending Nashville on the short list... Here are the US cities best suited for Amazon's new headquarters [Business Insider]

[titanhog]

5 hours ago, mbjjbbb said:

Another article recommending Nashville on the short list... Here are the US cities best suited for Amazon's new headquarters [Business Insider]

If the city could work out some kind of sweet deal with River North, that land could really give us a leg-up on quite a few of the contenders.

[FluffyP13]

If the city is not already secretly doing that and if the owners of the river north land don't go for it, then both sides are dumb as a bag of rocks. seems like such a no brainer. 

[titanhog]

2 hours ago, FluffyP13 said:

If the city is not already secretly doing that and if the owners of the river north land don't go for it, then both sides are dumb as a bag of rocks. seems like such a no brainer. 

That's the truth!  Surely the River North guys are falling all over themselves to try and make this happen.  Instead of a 25 year build-out...they could  make bank in one fell swoop.

[Pdt2f]

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

That's the truth!  Surely the River North guys are falling all over themselves to try and make this happen.  Instead of a 25 year build-out...they could  make bank in one fell swoop.

I can't imagine they aren't. What developer wouldn't jump at a project of this size being almost completely filled with tenants before ground even breaks?

[FromParkAveToTN]

This development would be better in Atlanta. 

[dmillsphoto]

Not sure if /s or not... can't tell anymore. 

[Pdt2f]

1 hour ago, FromParkAveToTN said:

This development would be better in Atlanta. 

 

[fieldmarshaldj]

1 hour ago, FromParkAveToTN said:

This development would be better in Atlanta. 

[markhollin]

Amazon's HQ2 sends U.S. cities into recruiting overdrive.  Here's what is in the works in Nashville and beyond.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/09/18/amazons-hq2-sends-u-s-cities-into-recruiting.html

[urbanplanet17]

21 hours ago, FromParkAveToTN said:

This development would be better in Atlanta. 

I would be OK with Atlanta. 

If Detroit doesn't get it, I'm definitely rooting for either Atlanta or Nashville.. 

BTW, one thing to consider is if this thing goes to Atlanta, even more people would flock to Nashville to get away from their traffic that will undoubtedly come to a grinding halt and their skyrocketing cost of living (see Seattle ----> Portland). It could still be a win.

Edited September 19, 2017 by smeagolsfree
Implied foul language

[smeagolsfree]

I did a slight edit on your post above. Sorry, but the word was too close. Just be mindful of others.

[kc8501]

Just a thought on why I think Atlanta has an edge over us: It's on eastern time.  While it doesn't seem like a big thing, on my current contract we do a lot of work with east coast peoples, as well as European, and that hour makes a lot of difference.  

[japan]

Come on guys.  It's fairly obvious that ParkAve is a shtick account.  If you look at it that way, the posts are pretty funny.

[dmillsphoto]

1 hour ago, japan said:

Come on guys.  It's fairly obvious that ParkAve is a shtick account.  If you look at it that way, the posts are pretty funny.

How quickly everyone forgot the constant calls for Nieman Marcus or Prada...

[urbanplanet17]

6 hours ago, kc8501 said:

Just a thought on why I think Atlanta has an edge over us: It's on eastern time.  While it doesn't seem like a big thing, on my current contract we do a lot of work with east coast peoples, as well as European, and that hour makes a lot of difference.  

That's true.

It also benefits from being the HQ of Delta Airlines and MARTA. Back in the 1970s, when the Feds were handing out transit funds like candy, they basically handed it over to Atlanta with no strings attached when Seattle turned down the money. 

Edited September 19, 2017 by urbanplanet17

[GreenHillsBoy]

For anyone who has had business operations in Atlanta, there are challenges for sure.  The traffic is a constant excuse for employees coming and going at all kinds of hours, almost impossible to have employees on a set schedule.  The use of MARTA has risen but is not looked at as a great way to commute, therefore the incredible grid lock at virtually any time of day.  And while the metro area has a huge population, the traffic issues tend to force people to want or try to work as close to home as possible, which limits the employee pool.  The immediate downtown area is deserted at night and has lots of crime.  I'm also aware of a significant number of EEOC issues and lawsuits, it is a very litigious city in general.  I am aware of a couple of large companies that placed major operations there and have regretted it and have slowly downsized  to some extent.  Due to the hurricane possibilities , I would rule out Florida and coastal cities.  In my opinion for what its worth, look for Nashville to be in the mix with Charlotte, Austin, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and maybe Indy.

[e-dub]

5 hours ago, dmillsphoto said:

How quickly everyone forgot the constant calls for Nieman Marcus or Prada...

i miss those posts, lol.

[FromParkAveToTN]

I've met a lot of people recently who have relocated to Nashville from Atlanta. Many have stated the job market is better in Nashville than Atlanta right nowbecause Atlanta is saturated. They've also made statements about wanting to start familie, but they are afraid because of the staggering HIV rate in Atlanta, in addition to traffic headaches,  and crime.

Edited September 20, 2017 by FromParkAveToTN

[satalac]

9 hours ago, FromParkAveToTN said:

I've met a lot of people recently who have relocated to Nashville from Atlanta. Many have stated the job market is better in Nashville than Atlanta right night because Atlanta is over saturated. They've also made statements about wanting to start familie, but they are afraid because of the staggering HIV rate in Atlanta, in addition to traffic headaches,  and crime.

Afraid of HIV in Atlanta? They know it's actually pretty easy to not get it right? Right??

[Jamie Hall]

In an attempt to steer back toward the topic at hand:

Unlikely as it is, if Amazon somehow did overlook a city because of its HIV rates, then it's a safe bet that no Southern state would make the cut because we tend to lead the nation in obesity, child mortality, illiteracy and other significant health and education problems that could put strain on a company's health insurance program.

But on a realistic note, I am curious to know if unemployment rates in individual cities or regions might factor into Amazon's decision. That's a number that seems more relevant.

[BnaBreaker]

9 hours ago, satalac said:

Afraid of HIV in Atlanta? They know it's actually pretty easy to not get it right? Right??

But...but...but... then I wouldn't be able to wear my Nike Air Dirty Needles anymore!!

[markhollin]

C'mon folks...back on course, please.